BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur. Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:40 GMT Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest. Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:33:09 GMT The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:10:33 GMT Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds. Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:42:37 GMT Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban. Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:36:39 GMT Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state. India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:32:11 GMT Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas? Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:53:30 GMT The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? £15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:55:03 GMT It comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund. Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:42:37 GMT Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban. Historic cannons airlifted for restoration Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:31:43 GMT Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration. Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:25:19 GMT It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country. BBC Inside Science Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator? How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences? What is behind the success of dark skies festival? Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:13:14 GMT Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky. BBC Inside Science Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI? Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly' Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:13:37 GMT Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields. US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:50 GMT Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions. Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:40 GMT Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest. Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:33:09 GMT The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. Suspected fly tippers shamed with online photos Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:05:56 GMT Hillingdon Council has shared social media posts showing people allegedly dumping rubbish illegally. Sheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner plates Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:10:13 GMT Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK? BBC Inside Science Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems? BBC Inside Science Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs? Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet? Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:53:34 GMT So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change? Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:10:33 GMT Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds. World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age. Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:31:37 GMT Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives. How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 GMT A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science. 'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:26:36 GMT Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby. Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:29 GMT Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. 'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:26:36 GMT Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby. Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car? Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:32:31 GMT Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model. Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:05 GMT A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought. Little tern colony has worst breeding season Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:19:45 GMT Planning is under way to improve the colony for the 2027 breeding season. India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:32:11 GMT Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas? Living with a stink? Technology might help Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.